Israeli military implements unprecedented measures to limit overseas travel of its senior commanders, soldiers
Date
12/5/2024 7:40:00 AM
(MENAFN) The Israeli military has implemented unprecedented measures to limit the overseas travel of its senior commanders and soldiers due to concerns that they may be arrested under orders from the International Criminal Court (ICC) or local courts. According to Yedioth Ahronoth, these measures include advising commanders and soldiers not to travel abroad, requesting those already outside Israel to return quickly, and asking them to remove any social media content that could potentially incriminate them in war crimes related to Gaza. Additionally, soldiers are being urged to conceal their whereabouts while traveling.
The report also revealed that pro-Palestinian organizations abroad have compiled "black lists" of Israeli military personnel, aiming to pursue legal action against them in their respective countries. This poses the risk of arrest or prosecution, even in countries not bound by the Hague Convention, such as the U.S., China, and India. These organizations, primarily active in Europe, track Israeli soldiers' social media activity and use it to file complaints with local authorities whenever soldiers’ presence in certain countries is revealed. This could trigger investigations or even arrests. The Israeli military has identified about 30 cases where soldiers and officers involved in Gaza operations are at risk.
In response, the IDF has implemented a risk assessment system to advise soldiers on the countries they can safely visit without facing legal repercussions. Some countries, such as South Africa and certain European nations, have laws that could put Israeli soldiers at risk.
While the ICC may focus on high-ranking military officers, prosecutions could also target soldiers if incriminating evidence emerges through media or online content. In response to these legal threats, Israel has established a task force within the Defense and Foreign Ministries, along with the military prosecutor's office, to monitor changes in international law and protect its soldiers from potential prosecution.
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